Now that Freakier Friday efficiently gave me the 2000s Disney childhood nostalgia I used to be craving, I particularly can’t look forward to the discharge of The Princess Diaries 3, which is formally within the works by the Home of Mouse. Anne Hathaway made the announcement again in October 2024 when Loopy Wealthy Asians author Adele Lim received on board to direct. Now that we’ve discovered a bit extra about what to anticipate from the sequel, the questions are flowing out of me.
Lately, Lim (who additionally helmed the underrated comedy Pleasure Trip and co-wrote Loopy Wealthy Asians and Raya and the Final Dragon, put out an open casting name on her Instagram, looking for the brand new younger lead of the Princess Diaries 3. The Disney manufacturing is in search of a 15-year-old combined race actor to play the function of Olivia Robinson, who’s described as “sensible, sarcastic, armored and observant” together with revealing particulars that the brand new lead shall be coping with the lack of her mom by making a “prickly exterior,” however is finally a “pure born chief.” With these particulars in thoughts, I wish to discuss what’s on my thoughts subsequent as a longtime fan of those motion pictures.
What Will Be Olivia’s Connection To The Unique Films?
At first, I grew to become slightly stumped about who Olivia Robinson is. However, then I did some digging and I discovered that within the eleventh ebook of the Princess Diaries ebook collection by Meg Cabot, the character was launched. Within the novel titled The Princess Diaries, Quantity XI: Royal Marriage ceremony, Mia finds out that she has a 12-year-old half sister of that identify whom she makes an attempt to carry into the household. That may clarify Olivia’s connection to the story, however in case you comply with ebook variations like I do, you already know that novels and films can typically have little in frequent.
For instance, in the identical ebook, Mia can also be in the course of planning a royal marriage ceremony with longtime boyfriend Michael Moskowitz, who, as you would possibly recall, was her crush within the first film, however was nowhere to be discovered within the sequel. I don’t essentially anticipate a straight adaptation the place Mia does wed her greatest pal’s brother Michael, as a result of that relationship wasn’t explored previous the primary film.
Nonetheless, I do suppose it will make lots of sense for the Princess Diaries sequel to comply with among the beats of the unique with a teen discovering out she’s a princess, however this time a teen princess discovering out about her roots from a protracted misplaced sister slightly than grandmother. And, since Olivia has simply misplaced her personal mom, discovering a household with Mia can be a extremely candy technique to see the collection progress.
Will Mia Be Mentoring Olivia To Grow to be Princess Of Genovia?
After all I wish to understand how Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis will match into the entire thing. Will she be a lead with Olivia or take extra of a backseat? As a result of Hathaway is concerned within the film, I can’t think about her not being a lead, however who is aware of. Both means, I might think about there can be some humorous moments in there about Olivia discovering out she’s a princess and making an attempt to organize for all of the formalities ought to she resolve to formally turn out to be a part of the royal household.
My huge query is whether or not Mia shall be mentoring Olivia to be the subsequent Queen of Genovia or just stay a princess and not using a path to a bigger function? We don’t know if Mia has kids of her personal or what she’s been as much as since she determined to not marry however nonetheless take the crown. With over 20 years between the final Princess Diaries film, the sky is actually the restrict concerning her life.
Did Mia Marry Chris Pine’s Nicholas From Princess Diaries 2?
After Princess Diaries 2 got here in and out the years following, Chris Pine’s Nicholas Devereaux has remained a fan-favorite love curiosity for Mia, given how a lot chemistry Hathaway and Pine had within the 2004 film. Pine has been requested about it a ton over time, with the actor saying he’s “right here for it,” as a result of it was his very first film. Given all of the love for Mia and Nicholas, I hope the writers get the trace and have them as a pair all these years later, however hey perhaps she’s met another person, rekindled issues with Michael or you already know, has had higher issues to do together with her time than be a married girl and queen on the similar time.
I may additionally see the third film bringing Pine into the fold, however having them rekindle after a previous breakup years in the past. Now, that will make my coronary heart flutter, too. Pine’s half within the second film could be very memorable, and it appears like followers are anticipating this to occur, so I’m hoping the writers are listening.
Will Julie Andrews Be Concerned?
That brings me to at least one extra burning query that I believe is probably the largest curiosity I’ve concerning the subsequent film. Will Julie Andrews reprise her function? When she talked about it in early 2024, she mentioned she’d been requested “so many instances” however “typically it’s greatest to depart an excellent factor alone” earlier than saying she’d be “very glad” in the event that they did one other one however didn’t “anticipate” to.
The long-lasting actress is presently 89 years outdated (she’ll be 90 in October 2025), and hasn’t essentially retired. She’s been doing lots of voice work, equivalent to for Bridgerton and the Despicable Me motion pictures. Given all of the love for her character, I might think about she’d return, however I’m curious to what stage she may very well be within the film. I actually hope that she isn’t simply written out or that her character would not die within the film. As a giant fan, I’d be pleased with a few scenes between Hathaway and Andrews, however we’ll need to see. I do know I’ll be fairly disenchanted if she doesn’t seem in any respect, however I additionally fully respect Andrews if she appears like her on-screen performing days are behind her.
There’s no launch date for Princess Diaries 3 proper now as they’re within the casting course of, however I can’t wait to see who they decide and see photos as soon as manufacturing will get underway.